David Adeleye is fixated on avenging his only loss, which came at the hands of Fabio Wardley in their 2023 British heavyweight title bout. Despite Wardley's subsequent rise to WBO world champion status following a victory over Joseph Parker, Adeleye is undeterred and now sets his sights on another rematch against the reigning champion.
The Londoner believes that avenging his loss will not only be a career-defining moment but also serve as redemption. "I get to right my wrong!" Adeleye exclaimed in an interview with Sky Sports. Wardley, he noted, is under immense pressure now that he's world champion, and many other formidable opponents are eager to challenge him.
Adeleye has expressed his confidence in his abilities and stated that he knows exactly who he is as a fighter. After the bitter defeat, he reflected on his emotions during and after the bout, describing them as "very angry." However, Adeleye has emphasized that it's essential for him to look ahead rather than dwelling on past failures.
The prospect of facing Wardley again in 2026 appears increasingly plausible as Adeleye gears up for his next fight on December 19 against a yet-to-be-announced opponent in Nigeria. The win is crucial for Adeleye, as he hopes it will propel him forward and bring about new opportunities. By putting together an impressive performance, Adeleye aims to remind the boxing world of his talent and position himself well for a potential rematch against Wardley next year.
"I think it propels me, puts me in good stead for next year," Adeleye stated. "It's about getting back on that horse and carrying on riding."
The Londoner believes that avenging his loss will not only be a career-defining moment but also serve as redemption. "I get to right my wrong!" Adeleye exclaimed in an interview with Sky Sports. Wardley, he noted, is under immense pressure now that he's world champion, and many other formidable opponents are eager to challenge him.
Adeleye has expressed his confidence in his abilities and stated that he knows exactly who he is as a fighter. After the bitter defeat, he reflected on his emotions during and after the bout, describing them as "very angry." However, Adeleye has emphasized that it's essential for him to look ahead rather than dwelling on past failures.
The prospect of facing Wardley again in 2026 appears increasingly plausible as Adeleye gears up for his next fight on December 19 against a yet-to-be-announced opponent in Nigeria. The win is crucial for Adeleye, as he hopes it will propel him forward and bring about new opportunities. By putting together an impressive performance, Adeleye aims to remind the boxing world of his talent and position himself well for a potential rematch against Wardley next year.
"I think it propels me, puts me in good stead for next year," Adeleye stated. "It's about getting back on that horse and carrying on riding."
but honestly i think its cool he's all about redemption & makin a statement, especially after dat intense fight last year. plus w8in his next fight in Nigeria could be the kickstart he needs 2 take on Wardley again 
gotta love da fire in dis guy's belly!
I'm loving David Adeleye's determination to get his revenge against Fabio Wardley! He's been through a tough time after that loss, but he's come out stronger 
. It's all about redemption for him, and I gotta respect that 
. The fact that he's focusing on the present and trying to build momentum before facing Wardley again is key 
. Adeleye's got confidence in his skills, and who can blame him? He's worked hard to get back on top 
. Bring it on! A rematch between these two would be epic 
!
fabio's got a lot of pressure now and addeleye knows exactly how to capitalize on it 
. i'm all for adeleye looking ahead and focusing on the future instead of dwelling on that one bad fight though, gotta keep his head up and eyes on the prize 
. btw, has anyone seen that new boxing game coming out this year? 
I mean, I get it, losing to Wardley was super tough for him but seriously, when are we gonna celebrate people's wins around here?! David Adeleye seems like such an emotional mess and I'm not even mad about it lol. His determination is actually kinda inspiring though, I guess it's true what they say "once a loser, always a loser" 
he's got the heart, the determination, and the skills to take down fabio wardley again 
plus, wardley's got the pressure of being world champ now, so adeleye's got this! 
His determination to avenge his loss is really inspiring. It's not just about winning, it's about redemption and proving to himself that he can overcome adversity. And you know what? I think he's got this! 